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February 23, 2023
Asking questions in Japanese

Beginner Japanese Sentences: Asking Questions

In Japanese, it is extremely easy to take a simple statement and turn it into a question. 

(なに)()べたいです。

I want something to eat.

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Note: the “I” is assumed, but it just as easily could be “you” in the right context.

For example, to make that into a question, just add か

(なに)()べたいです

Would you like something to eat?

Vocabulary

Notice I didn’t translate this as “Would I like something to eat?” since it is obvious that “you” would be more appropriate. With anything, but especially Japanese, context is critical.

(なに)()みたいです。

I want something to drink.

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(なに)()みたいです

Would you like something to drink?

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